What is the severity of CVE-2016-5108?

CVE-2016-5108 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5108?

To fix CVE-2016-5108, upgrade to VLC media player version 2.2.4 or later and ensure your Debian system is updated.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-5108?

The consequences of CVE-2016-5108 include the possibility of application crashes or arbitrary code execution leading to system compromise.

Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2016-5108?

Versions of VLC media player prior to 2.2.4 are affected by CVE-2016-5108.

Can CVE-2016-5108 be exploited through web content?

Yes, CVE-2016-5108 can be exploited by opening a malicious QuickTime IMA file, potentially delivered through web content.

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CVE-2016-5108

critical

9.8

CWE

119

8/6/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5108: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 08 2016(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the DecodeAdpcmImaQT function in modules/codec/adpcm.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime IMA file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Debian Debian Linux	=8.0
VideoLAN VLC media player	<=2.2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5108?
CVE-2016-5108 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5108?
To fix CVE-2016-5108, upgrade to VLC media player version 2.2.4 or later and ensure your Debian system is updated.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-5108?
The consequences of CVE-2016-5108 include the possibility of application crashes or arbitrary code execution leading to system compromise.
Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2016-5108?
Versions of VLC media player prior to 2.2.4 are affected by CVE-2016-5108.
Can CVE-2016-5108 be exploited through web content?
Yes, CVE-2016-5108 can be exploited by opening a malicious QuickTime IMA file, potentially delivered through web content.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5108?
CVE-2016-5108 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5108?
To fix CVE-2016-5108, upgrade to VLC media player version 2.2.4 or later and ensure your Debian system is updated.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-5108?
The consequences of CVE-2016-5108 include the possibility of application crashes or arbitrary code execution leading to system compromise.
Which versions of VLC media player are affected by CVE-2016-5108?
Versions of VLC media player prior to 2.2.4 are affected by CVE-2016-5108.
Can CVE-2016-5108 be exploited through web content?
Yes, CVE-2016-5108 can be exploited by opening a malicious QuickTime IMA file, potentially delivered through web content.